Consumer finance stocks gained momentum today

Consumer finance stocks gained momentum today, with the S&P 500 Consumer Finance Index edging up 1.6% as traders priced in stronger Q3 earnings. Analysts note rising net interest margins amid stable delinquency rates could drive double-digit EPS growth over the next 6–9 months. About 90% of top lenders in the U.S. use FICO scores, according to the company. State AGs' Continued Focus on Enforcement – With or Without AI Legislation — The Good Bot: Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, and the Law Hedge fund exposure to consumer finance equities rose 9% in recent 13F filings, showing concentrated bets on mid-cap lenders that demonstrated robust Q2 returns.